Teacher - Social Studies

Description

Teacher – Social Studies

Purpose of Role

To deliver engaging and effective social studies lessons aligned with the Cambridge and CBSE Curriculum for Grades 6 to 8, fostering students' inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and global awareness while ensuring alignment with Cambridge curriculum standards.

About Manthan School

Manthan is proud to be recognised as one of the leading international day schools by Education World, ranked 4th in Hyderabad and 16th across India. Families choose our international school for its strong academic record and close-knit community.

Learning at Manthan is engaging and inclusive. Curiosity drives everything we do, encouraging students to explore confidently, ask questions freely and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Students achieve excellent academic results and successful university placements while developing essential life skills.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Teacher – Social Studies - Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Prepare lesson plans, teaching aids, and assessments as per curriculum.
• Use interactive teaching methods, including maps, charts and experiential learning.
• Support students in developing analytical, interpretive, and geographical skills.
• Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Support and mentor students with learning gaps or special needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and parents for integrated learning.
• Participate in training, workshops, and staff meetings for professional growth.
• Maintain student records, discipline, and adherence to school policies.
• Prepare students for internal assessments, Checkpoint exams (if applicable), and school-based evaluations.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's/master's degree in social sciences (History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, or related fields), B.Ed. (preferred)
• Strong conceptual understanding.
• Good communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to design engaging lesson plans and creative teaching aids.
• Patience, empathy, and ability to handle diverse learners.
• Collaborative mindset to work with peers, coordinators, and parents.
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, digital tools for teaching).
• Prior teaching experience of 2 to 4 yrs at school level preferred.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.